Cars, as a rule, undergo alterationsevery 5-6 years. Sometimes the company waits another year, but longer term is an anomaly. This model car "Saab" (photo is given in the article) was 11 years old, which, by human standards, is equivalent to reaching 178 years of age.
If in the beginning the car was respected, thenthen he became only an object for jokes. As the years went by, the Saab 9-5 dropped to the bottom of the luxury sedan rating of medium size and eventually almost disappeared from the field of view of car enthusiasts. In the end, the manufacturer turned the page and released a new version. It was designed at a time when the brand belonged to General Motors and was based on the same platform as Buick Regal, so, of course, it did not possess the technical scope of its German competitors. Nevertheless, it was cheaper, fun to ride and had its own unique style inside and out. The model in no way could be called the leading in its class, but it definitely became a worthy alternative to any medium-sized luxury sedan.
"Saab 9-5" was produced in complete sets Turbo4,Turbo4 Premium, Turbo6 XWD and Aero. The Turbo4 models were equipped with a two-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a capacity of 220 liters. from. and 350 Nm of torque. The standard front-wheel drive was paired with a six-speed manual transmission. An optional 6-step automatic was installed. This, of course, is modest for a mid-range luxury engine, but at least its strength is its economy, especially in the manual-shift version.
However, there was another turbocharged engine,2.8-liter V6, which produced 300 liters. from. and 400 Nm of torque to all four wheels through a standard six-speed automatic transmission. This ensured the solid performance of the all-wheel drive sedan, which was achieved through fuel economy. The Aero trim, sports suspension, responsive steering wheel, self-locking differential and improved all-wheel drive together have made up one of those cars that bring the driver the maximum internal satisfaction, even more than the BMW 5 Series models.
The basic configuration of the model was the same as that ofsedans competitors only for an additional payment. For example, the car had a seat with driver memorization function, leather upholstery and iPod interface. Improved options allowed to have elements such as panoramic sunroof, tracking system for road marking, three-zone climate control, navigation and multimedia system for the rear seats.
All this was equipped with a salon in which it was easywas to learn the Swedish car. The dashboard literally surrounds the driver, making all controls within easy reach. Other distinctive features of the car are characteristic grilles of ventilation, the switch of the night panel, in one contact muffling illumination of devices, and the ignition lock, the truth now in the form of a button. However, many climate and electronic interfaces were taken over from "General Motors". Only the layout and green illumination, unique for the Saab, have survived. All these elements are pretty good, but like the whole interior, they did not reach the standards of "Audi" or "Mercedes".
Modified car "Saab" (photogiven in the article) appeared in 2010, but then the machines were sold little, and it was offered only in the most loaded version of Aero. The other complete sets became possible in 2011th.
The original "Saab 9-5" was produced from 1999 to 2009year and for the time of its existence several times was subjected to changes, which mainly concerned the engines. The model retained the distinctive features of its predecessor Saab 9000, but the five-door hatchback design was replaced by a more traditional four-door sedan. The station wagon appeared a year later.
Поскольку «Сааб 9-5» продержался невероятно long, the assessment of its competitiveness depends on how far to return to the past. Such things as the level of equipment, the quality of the interior and the technical sophistication, will seem relatively stronger when comparing old cars with their corresponding BMW or Lexus age. Nevertheless, regardless of the year of production, most drivers will find the Swedish car exceptionally convenient, especially when additional equipment of the Saab 9-5 sedan is installed - the stove and ventilation. The space for the passenger is simply excellent. The folding rear seat and 450 liters of luggage space open an additional level of practicality. A station wagon SportCombi offered more than 2 thousand liters of cargo space to those who have something to transport.
At the very beginning, the line "Saab 9-5" consisted ofbase model, version of SE and packaged with all amenities and high-performance modification "Aero". The standard 2.3-liter turbo with four cylinders produced 185 liters. from. (170 hp in 1999) and worked in conjunction with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission. Modifications "Aero" had 230 liters. s., 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbo with a manual transmission. Initially, there was a choice between a 2.3-liter engine with a capacity of 170 liters. from. or a 3.0-liter 200-horsepower V6 turbodiesel, but since 2000 all SEs have been equipped with a V6 with four-speed automatic devices.
Although the Swedish car of 2002 is very similar to theprevious modifications, it underwent a major alteration. Three different models (Linear, Arc and Aero) now had their own style and specifications. The base version of the previous year turned into Linear and offered 185 hp. from. 4-cylinder turbo, while SE became Arc and with the turbo V6 moved to the luxury class. In addition, the entire line received a new five-speed automatic, and the "Saab 9-5 Aero" got a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 250 liters. from. Changes in steering and suspension helped optimize dynamic performance, and electronic stability control and adaptive front airbags improved the reliability of the car. If someone has an intention to buy a second-hand "Saab 9-5", user feedback is recommended to choose the models of 2002 and newer.
Until 2004, changes occurred only in details.And then the functionality was fundamentally shuffled. The Linear model became an all-purpose car, and the Saab 9-5 Ark lost its 200-horsepower V6 in favor of a turbo-4 with a capacity of 220 liters. from. A year later in the list of options appeared DVD-navigation. By 2006, the Saab 9-5 received an updated exterior design, a revised suspension and a high-performance 2.3-liter turbo-4, which became standard, along with an increase in engine power up to 260 horsepower. In addition, the station wagon was renamed SportCombi, and similar trim Aero, Arc and Linear were unified. "Aero" and its sport-oriented style technically for two years became a package, and then revived in the form of a full-fledged finish together with the newly made basic model 2.3T.
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